Bacterial Canker
Bacterial Canker 1
Bacterial Canker 2
Description
Bacterial Canker is a fungus particularly common on Cherries and Plums. The disease weakens the plant and can cause extensive die back if not treated. Plants growing in poorly drained soil are more susceptible to this disease.
Symptoms
These vary depending on the plant but generally seen as damaged bark on the stem. Look for swollen stems oozing sap.
Treatment and control
Spray with a suitable fungicide
For canker on Plums and Cherries treat with Murphy Traditional Copper Fungicide (contains copper oxychloride) three times a year: mid-August, mid-September and mid-October. For other plants prune out the affected area. Maintain good hygiene and burn all prunings. Murphy Traditional Copper Fungicide also controls Peach Leaf Curl, Bacterial Canker (Plums, Cherries), Rust (Currants, Gooseberries), Cane Spot and prevents damping off in seedlings.
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